Banas

Banas was King of the Roxolani from 271 AD, succeeding Eisgoudios.

Biography
Banas was born in Dacia to the nomadic Roxolani people, and he belonged to their nobility. During the war with the Roman Empire, he served in Meuakos' army, and he was present at the Siege of Zarmizegetusa in 270, at which Meuakos was slain. Meuakos' death in battle and the death of his successor Eisgoudios at the Battle of Drobeta led to Banas, the commander of the remnants of Meuakos' army, being proclaimed king by his warriors. Intimidated by the deaths of his two predecessors in quick succession at the hands of the Romans, Banas sued for peace, securing the future of the Roxolani in a reduced portion of Dacia.